“To be honest, when it comes to economics and politics, Taiwan is completely useless to us (Solomon Islands).”

— Manasseh Sogavare

Manasseh Sogavare (2019) cited in " Ministry calls on Solomon Islands to be transparent http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2019/09/13/2003722188" on Taipei Times, 13 September 2019.

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